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Investors to look into viability of Manston reopening as airport

06 February 2017
Investors to look into viability of Manston reopening as airport

A city investment firm is to study possible options for Manston.

Inflation-busting rise in police budget agreed

02 February 2017
Inflation-busting rise in police budget agreed

A heightened threat of terrorism has pushed up Kent's police budget by more than 3%.

Kent MPs back Brexit bill

02 February 2017
Kent MPs back Brexit bill

Kent's MPs have voted in favour of triggering the process for the UK to leave the European Union.

Is third Thames Crossing stalling?

01 February 2017
Is third Thames Crossing stalling?

The Government is refusing to say when an announcement will be made on a third Thames crossing - as drivers continue to struggle on clogged roads.

A shotgun marriage? Harmony reigns among east Kent councils over merger

31 January 2017
A shotgun marriage? Harmony reigns among east Kent councils over merger

It may fall short of what they really want but east Kent councils seem set on their district merger

Kent MP unable to vote on Brexit bill

31 January 2017
Kent MP unable to vote on Brexit bill

North Thanet MP Sir Roger Gale says he will have to remain neutral on Brexit bill after appointment to special scrutiny panel

Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

30 January 2017
Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

More than 21,000 people across Kent have signed a petition protesting at a State visit invite to President Trump.

Super Council plans revealed

25 January 2017
Super Council plans revealed

Four Kent authorities have agreed to investigate merging into a single body spanning the entire east of the county.

Major shake-up of councils?

24 January 2017
Major shake-up of councils?

The council that serves you could merge with up to four others as one of the biggest political shake-ups in decades is mooted.

KCC leader urges government to get a grip on care crisis

23 January 2017
KCC leader urges government to get a grip on care crisis

Urgent report on adult care crisis highlights need for long-term solutions

UKIP county councillor quits party to stand as independent

22 January 2017
UKIP county councillor quits party to stand as independent

Folkestone county councillor to leave UKIP

Children used as drug mules

19 January 2017
Children used as drug mules

Criminal gangs in London are exploiting vulnerable youngsters to make deliveries of illegal substances to Kent.

School league tables published

19 January 2017
School league tables published

Kent ranks marginally below the national average, according to the government's latest way of measuring pupil performance.

Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

18 January 2017
Thousands more homes needed to meet demand

The former Manston airport site has been included in a far-reaching council blueprint to build thousands more homes.

Kent MP criticises Ofsted chief over grammar attack

15 January 2017
Kent MP criticises Ofsted chief over grammar attack

A Kent MP's hit out after the new head of Ofsted said plans for new grammar schools are a distraction.

Dreamland's creditors unlikely to get money back

13 January 2017
Dreamland's creditors unlikely to get money back

Administrators have warned of ongoing financial challenges for the struggling attraction.

Southern strikes are 'assault on public'

12 January 2017
Southern strikes are 'assault on public'

A Kent MP has accused union bosses of an "assault on the public" over the ongoing strike by Southern rail employees.

Lorry park plans threatened by roadside parkers

11 January 2017
Lorry park plans threatened by roadside parkers

Plans for a series of lorry parks in Kent are dependent on the government outlawing HGVs parking in laybys, county transport chiefs have said.

Major rise in bailiff call-outs

10 January 2017
Major rise in bailiff call-outs

Councils across Kent are increasingly turning to enforcement agencies to help collect unpaid tax bills.

'Why I don't want police routinely armed' - police commissioner

09 January 2017
'Why I don't want police routinely armed' - police commissioner

Kent's crime commissioner has spoken out against arming all the county's officers - despite a rise in terror attacks.

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